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Comedies that STILL make me laugh!
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Silver StreakSilver Streak
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"Steve"... watch the movie.
History of the World Part IHistory of the World Part I
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"Step on the same foot at the same time, my t*** are falling off!" - Madeline Khan
Jerry Lewis - The Legendary Jerry Collection (The Bellboy / Cinderfella / The Delicate Delinquent / The Disorderly Orderly / The Errand Boy / The Family Jewels / The Ladies Man / The Nutty Professor / The Patsy / The Stooge)Jerry Lewis - The Legendary Jerry Collection (The Bellboy / Cinderfella / The Delicate Delinquent / The Disorderly Orderly / The Errand Boy / The Family Jewels / The Ladies Man / The Nutty Professor / The Patsy / The Stooge)
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Nutty Professor is still my favorite in this collection.
Son-In-LawSon-In-Law
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"Thank God I'm a Country Boy!" -Pauly Shore as 'Crawl' singing on the combine.
Bruce Almighty (Widescreen Edition)Bruce Almighty (Widescreen Edition)
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"Yo Bretheren! What up with thee?" - Jim Carrey's character, after receiving all God's powers, says this to some thugs who recently kicked his butt.
Uncle BuckUncle Buck
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"Do you think it's the hat? This hat...just the sight of it...angers a lot of people." - John Candy's character 'Uncle Buck' says to his neice and nephew after his older neice storms out of his car.
RoxanneRoxanne
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Physical comedy meets keen wit. A classy, classic comedy.
Yours, Mine and OursYours, Mine and Ours
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The 'classic' one with Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda. They work well together, and I enjoy this one much more than the remake.
Miss Congeniality (Deluxe Edition)Miss Congeniality (Deluxe Edition)
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Why would you NOT love seeing Gracie Lou Freebush charm one minute and then kick a** the next, over and over again?
M*A*S*H (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)M*A*S*H (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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I read the book, then I watched the TV show before watching the movie. I love the movie. Donald Sutherland, Tom Skeritt...and Radar is the same Radar whether it's the movie or the TV show. How great is that? GREAT book too!
Foul PlayFoul Play
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Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase...perfectly matched in this light comedy. Dudley Moore's dance scene is still tough to erase from my brain.
ArthurArthur
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The kindest, funniest drunk you'll ever meet.
Freaky Friday 2-pack (1977 & 2003 Versions)Freaky Friday 2-pack (1977 & 2003 Versions)
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Both are good, but I still lean towards the Barbara Harris, 1977 version, even though Jamie Lee Curtis is great!
The Parent Trap (1961) and The Parent Trap II (1986): 2-Movie Collection (2-Disc Set)The Parent Trap (1961) and The Parent Trap II (1986): 2-Movie Collection (2-Disc Set)
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Haley Mills is still the best at this role, but Lindsay did well too before she took off on the road to nowhere.
The Parent Trap (Special Edition)The Parent Trap (Special Edition)
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When Lindsay was still cute and sweet..."Ah, memories!"
18 Again!18 Again!
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Zac Ephron is doing a movie now called "17 Again" which reminded me how much I loved "18 Again!" with George Burns. Gentle, funny...worth a look.
Can't Buy Me LoveCan't Buy Me Love
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Before McDreamy...he was McDorky! Patrick Dempsey is great in this film where the nerd buys his way into the 'in' crowd and finds love doesn't have a pricetag.
National Lampoon's Animal HouseNational Lampoon's Animal House
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We all miss those days...admit it!
The Cannonball RunThe Cannonball Run
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Star-studded foolishness with great cars and one-liners. Burt and Dom... gotta love it!
Bull Durham (20th Anniversary Edition)Bull Durham (20th Anniversary Edition)
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It's not really all that much about baseball is it?
Sweet Home AlabamaSweet Home Alabama
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A romantic comedy where Reese Witherspoon shines, and McDreamy shows up to look good. Not at all a bad thing in my book!
The BirdcageThe Birdcage
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I can forgive Robin Williams for "License to Wed" when I watch this one. A great cast...fun movie.
A Fish Called WandaA Fish Called Wanda
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John Cleese shines in this one, as does Jamie Lee Curtis. Adventure, romance...comedy.
Runaway Bride (Widescreen Edition)Runaway Bride (Widescreen Edition)
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"Have you heard my husband's morning show: 'Wake up with Pheghm'? -Speaking of her husband Corey Flemming's radio show.
Weird Science (Flashback Edition)Weird Science (Flashback Edition)
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Every teenage boy's nightmare, turned dream come true! See Bill Paxton BEFORE Big Love and remember Chet's hair... "Anybody with a haircut like that, you know he's gotta be an a***ole!" - Anthony Michael Hall's character says about Chet.
The Money PitThe Money Pit
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Tom Hanks before he became a dramatic actor, with Shelly Long... 'Diane...from Cheers'.
Summer School (Life's a Beach Edition)Summer School (Life's a Beach Edition)
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Mark Harmon before NCIS...in his cute, boyish stage, with Kirsty Alley in her youthful, hottie stage. Predictable, adolescent, but that's why I like it.
When Harry Met SallyWhen Harry Met Sally
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Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan work magic with Nora Ephron's words. Romantic, funny...magic!
Biloxi BluesBiloxi Blues
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Boyish Mathew Brodrick plays a young Neil Simon in the Army...and growing up.
Barefoot in the ParkBarefoot in the Park
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You can't go wrong choosing to watch any of Neil Simon's work. Barefoot in the Park (play turned movie...) pairs Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, before either became political and serious. Great dialogue and lots of laughs.
Mixed NutsMixed Nuts
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Whacky family...Steve Martin...written by Nora Ephron. What's not to like?
The Pink Panther (Special Edition)The Pink Panther (Special Edition)
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Simply one of the best family movies I've ever seen. Funny, physical humor with Steve Martin as the bumbling Inspector.
Bringing Down The House (Full Screen Edition)Bringing Down The House (Full Screen Edition)
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Queen Latifa and Steve Martin play so well together in this comedy. Laugh-out-loud scenes, great from start to finish.
Stripes (Unrated Extended Cut)Stripes (Unrated Extended Cut)
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Bill Murray plays a directionless guy who decides that the Army will solve this problem and fix his life. He convinces his friend to join him, and when they do...they hate it and try to leave. Classic Bill Murray...love it!
The Wedding Date (Widescreen Edition)The Wedding Date (Widescreen Edition)
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Romantic comedy with one of my favorite comedy actresses: Debra Messing.
The Wedding PlannerThe Wedding Planner
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Romantic comedy where neither Jennifer Lopez or Matthew McConahey are being themselves. Wondefully cute and funny, but probably a 'chick flick'.
The Main EventThe Main Event
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I'm neither a Ryan O'Neil fan or one of Barbara Streisand's, but I've always enjoyed this movie! They make the constant bickering work well and it makes me wish Barbara had stuck with her comedic side a bit longer.
S.O.B.S.O.B.
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A dark-comedy about Hollywood and it's hyprocracies. You'll either love it or hate it...
Victor/VictoriaVictor/Victoria
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Julie Andrews, Robert Preston (the original Music Man), and James Garner all nail their roles in this musical comedy set in Paris in the 1930's. Julie playing a woman, pretending to be a man...and still singing like a woman. (It's better than it sounds.)
Broadcast NewsBroadcast News
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Holly Hunter, William Hurt and James Brooks... all make this movie incredibly funny.